Dondakaya Fry

Dondakaya Fry

Dondakaya Fry

Veg Vegan

A crispy and spicy stir-fried dish made with ivy gourd and a blend of spices, often served as a side with rice and curries.

Cuisines

Andhra

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Recipe

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Total: 40 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Ivy Gourd 250 grams Ivy Gourd
oil 2 tablespoons Oil
Mustard Seed 1 teaspoon Mustard Seed
Cumin 1 teaspoon Cumin , seeds
chana dal 2 tablespoons Chana dal
urad dal 2 tablespoons Urad dal , split black gram
Chili 2 units Chili , dry red
asafoetida 1 pinch Asafoetida
Curry Leaf 8-10 units Curry Leaf
turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
red chili powder 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
salt Salt , to taste
Coconut 2 tablespoons Coconut , freshly grated
Cilantro 1 tablespoon Cilantro , finely chopped

Instructions

  1. 1 Wash the dondakaya thoroughly and slice them into thin rounds.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
  3. 3 Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
  4. 4 Add cumin seeds, chana dal, and urad dal. Fry until the dals turn golden brown.
  5. 5 Add dry red chilies, asafoetida, and curry leaves. Sauté for a few seconds.
  6. 6 Add the sliced dondakaya and stir well to coat them with the spices.
  7. 7 Sprinkle turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well.
  8. 8 Cover and cook on low heat, stirring occasionally, until the dondakaya becomes tender and slightly crispy.
  9. 9 Add freshly grated coconut and mix well.
  10. 10 Garnish with finely chopped coriander leaves before serving.

Tips

For a richer flavor, you can add a teaspoon of ghee towards the end of cooking.